Before the pandemic, there were many reasons to be anxious about taking an elevator — from being crammed in a small space with strangers, to getting stuck between floors. Now, as coronavirus cases ...

Newly manufactured call buttons themed on the Ukrainian flag and world peace are seen in this photo provided by Shimada Electric Manufacturing Co.'s office in the city of Hachioji, Tokyo. TOKYO -- A ...

Can we speak, for a moment, about the humble elevator button? I know, there could hardly be a more seemingly inconsequential design element, yet the elevator button has become the bane of my existence ...